To the Editor: I’m impressed by the dedication and focus of all those who, as recently reported, are working to adapt our local health care system to the new realities. Among those involved are the State’s Office of the Governor and Office of Health and Human Services, our elected officials, Berkshire Health Systems, the ambulance […]

Dear Editor, I am concerned about the 37% price increase of electricity in particular in the Northern Berkshires as per the Boston Globe (see most recent article published today10/11/14 and local news). The town of Williamstown has also announced the signing of a new contract (cf. the town hall site.) It would be helpful to […]

To the Editor: As Williamstown residents we applaud the effort of the Town Manager and elected officials to reduce the impact of rising prices for electricity by offering a Community Choice program. The aggregation of western MA communities gives Williamstown residents a viable option for meeting their electrical needs at less cost. This only affects […]

To the Editor: I’m impressed by the dedication and focus of all those who, as recently reported, are working to adapt our local health care system to the new realities. Among those involved are the State’s Office of the Governor and Office of Health and Human Services, our elected officials, Berkshire Health Systems, the ambulance […]

Letter sent to the Williamstown Historical Commission and to President Adam Falk, Williams College To The Editor: I read with alarm the Williamstown Historical Commission’s recent discussion of Williams College’s intent to demolish the Harper House in order to build a dormitory. My husband and I and our four daughters rented the house from Sylvia […]

To The Editor: We have to concur with the near-unanimous praise of the new Clark Art Institute. The paintings are beautifully rehung and the cherished Stone Hill landscape is enhanced by Tadao Ando’s modern but minimalist architecture and reflecting pools. The new Clark, now an international destination, is a triumph for Director Michael Conforti and […]

Since the U.S. Congress failed to pass the gun control bill in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook, Massachusetts has an opportunity to set a standard for the rest of the U.S. House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) has introduced a bill aimed at tightening gun laws. It includes requiring the state to link […]

To the Editor: A recent article ”How Do Community Hospitals Survive?” in the Greylock Independent focused on the financial aspects (insurance mix and reimbursement rates) of the demise of the North Adams Hospital, without adequately recognizing the impact of demographic and social factors, as well as the evolution of health care delivery over the past […]

To the Editor: In the summer of 1806, there took place at Williams College one of the most significant events in the history of religion in America. Five young students, seeking shelter under a haystack during a sudden rainstorm, began a serious and what must have been a self-revelatory conversation, the end result of which […]